(See also Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance; Health Science; Kinesiology; and Physical Education)
Coordinator of Graduate Studies, 308W HPER Building, 575-2890
Degrees Conferred: M.Ed., Ed.D. (RECR)
Areas of Concentration: recreation management, therapeutic recreation, and sports man-agement.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: For acceptance to the master's degree program in recreation, the Program Area stipulates, in addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in recreation or in a field closely related to recreation. Additional prerequisites may be prescribed by Program Area.
Requirements for the Master of Education Degree: Candidates for the Master of Education degree in recreation must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis (6 hours) or 33 semester hours without a thesis in the recreation management and therapeutic recreation concentrations. Candidates for a master's degree in sport management must complete 30 semester hours of graduate course work and a thesis or 36 semester hours without a thesis. In addition to the program requirements listed below, all candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.
Recreation Management: (33 hours)
Required Research Component (6 hours)
EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics or
EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics and Data Processing Applied to Education
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD
Required Courses (18 hours)
RECR 5813, Principles of Recreation
RECR 5843, Tourism
RECR 5853, The School and Community Recreation Program
RECR 5883, Recreation Service Promotion
HKRD 5873, Leadership in HKRD Services
HKRD 5893, Public & Private Finance in HKRD
Approved Electives (9 hours)
Must include RECR 605V (Independent Study--master's degree project) or RECR
600V (Master's Thesis)
Therapeutic Recreation: (33 hours)
Required Research Component (6 hours)
EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics or
EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics and Data Processing Applied to Education
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD
Required Courses (21 hours)
RECR 4093, Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5473, Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5483, Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5493, Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5813, Principles of Recreation
RECR 5853, The School and Community Recreation Program
RECR 5893, Field Work in Recreation
Approved Electives (6 hours)
Must include RECR 605V (Independent Study--master's degree project) or RECR 600V (Master's Thesis)
Sports Management: (36 hours)
Required Research Component (6 hours)
EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics or
EDFD 6403, Elementary Statistics and Data Processing Applied to Education
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD
Required Courses (24 hours)
PHED 5293, Sport Management
KINS 5753, Research in Sport Psychology
or MGMT 5343, Managerial Comm
HKRD 5893, Public & Private Finance in HKRD
HKRD 6533, Legal & Political Aspects
HKRD 5873, Leadership in HKRD Services
HKRD 5883, Sports Facilities Management or
RECR 4263, Aquatic Facilities Management
RECR 5813, Principles of Recreation
RECR 5833, Recreation for Spcl Populations
or MKTT 5103, Marketing Concepts
Approved Electives (9 hours)
RECR 574V, Internship, and
RECR 5853, The School & Community Recreation Program or
RECR 600V (Master's Thesis)
Area of Concentration: The program prepares qualified students for professional competence and service in area of recreation.
Prerequisites for Acceptance to the Ed.D. Program: In addition to meeting university requirements for admission to the Graduate School, all students seeking admission to the Ed.D. program must complete College of Education and Health Professions application procedures which includes a personal interview with members of the recreation faculty.
Requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree: This program is designed for those wishing to prepare for college, university or community college positions in recreation. The program must include the general degree requirements of the College of Education and Health Professions in addition to courses selected with the approval of the candidate's advisory committee.
Courses: Recreation (RECR)
4093 Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation (Fa) An introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation. This survey encompasses history, philosophy, programs, treatment, research, populations served, and professional aspects of therapeutic recreation practice. Requirements are different for graduate credit.
4263 Aquatic Facilities Management (Sp, Even years) Prepares students to organize, administer, and supervise aquatic facilities, staff, and programs in school, community, and camp settings.
5003 Graduate Prerequisites (Fa) Gives
students entering a recreation degree program with no course background
in recreation the necessary understanding of the recreation field. This
course will not count toward a graduate degree in
recreation.
5213 Social Psychology of Recreation (Irregualr) Application of social psychological theory to leisure, recreation, and travel behavior. Additional emphasis placed on the contribution of this theory to current practice in the recreation and tourism management field.
5223 Applied Leisure Behavior (Irregular) Examines antecedents and consequences of leisure behavior from a social psychological perspective. Emphasis on assisting recreation managers to facilitate quality leisure experiences in their agency programs.
5273 The Intramural Sports Program (Fa) Historical development, aim and objectives, organization, administration, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations, awards, and special administrative problems.
5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (Fa) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled. (Same as RHAB 5433.)
5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (Sp) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical physique and prolonged handicapping condition. (Same as RHAB 5453.)
5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (Su) Advances the student's understanding and application of therapeutic recreation techniques. It provides knowledge and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain competencies necessary for the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.
5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation (Sp) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to apply the "TR Process" (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment plans in Therapeutic Recreation. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.
5493 Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (Su) Advances the student's knowledge of issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation services to the client. The student is expected to critically examine and discuss each issue in an effort to develop a sound, practical philosophy of therapeutic recreation. The ultimate goal is to prepare the student to enter the profession confident in his or her ability to provide exemplary services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.
560V Workshop (1-18) (Irregular)
574V Internship (1-9) (Irregular)
5813 Principles of Recreation (Su) Considers history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental principles of recreation. Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of current practices in organization and administration of recreation programs, program content, leadership methods, and evaluative procedures.
5823 Outdoor Recreation Program (Irregular) Considers the values and scope of outdoor recreation programs. Attention is given to the influence of geographical factors, land use, standards, economics, and legislation on program planning and operation.
5833 Recreation for Special Populations (Sp, Su) Skills, knowledge, and concepts within recreation which are appropriate to planning and implementing recreation programs and services for the handicapped. Prerequisite: consent.
5843 Tourism (Fa) Explores major concepts of tourism to discover what makes tourism work, how tourism is organized, and its social and economic effects.
5853 The School and Community Recreation Program (Sp) Nature, background, significance, and trends in recreation in the school and community. Attention is given to departmental organization, administrative practices, program financing, personnel, safety, and legal aspects.
5863 Operation of Commercial Recreation Enterprise (Irregular) Explores the operational requirements of commercial recreation enterprises. Students analyze the current status and future prospects of various recreational enterprises with respect to entry opportunities, operational and financial requirements, and market orientation.
5883 Recreation Services Promotion (Sp) Examines specific strategies for promoting recreation programs in the local community.
5893 Field Work in Recreation Provides practical work experience in recreation programs and the opportunity to study special problems under the supervision of specialists. Prerequisite: consent.
599V Seminar (1-18) (Irregular)
600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (Fa, Sp, Su)
605V Independent Study (1-18) (Fa, Sp, Su)
699V Seminar (1-18) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the recreation field. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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